Eley has 16 in Siena’s 64-61 win against American
WASHINGTON — Led by Michael Eley’s 16 points, the Siena Saints defeated the American Eagles 64-61 on Thursday. The Saints moved to 7-5 with the victory and the Eagles dropped to 8-3.
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Hernán Losada hired to coach Montreal in Major League Soccer
MONTREAL (AP) — Hernán Losada was hired as coach of Montreal in Major League Soccer following his firing by D,C. United in April. Losada, 40, was introduced a day after team announced a two-year contract that includes an option for 2025. He replaced Wilfried Nancy, who left Montreal to coach the Columbus Crew. Losada was
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Indigenous people are criticizing the ‘Avatar’ sequel for relying on tired tropes
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’s’ big box office debut, Sharon Osbourne home from the hospital, and Billy Joel cancels concert due to illness.
Continue Reading Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ready to go after 2nd concussion
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is taking extra precautions as he returns from the concussion protocol for a second time this season. Pickett will wear a larger helmet that offers more protection for the back of his head when the Steelers face Las Vegas on Christmas
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill to avert shutdown
(CNN) — The Senate voted Thursday to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government spending bill that will fund critical government operations across federal agencies and provide emergency aid for Ukraine and natural disaster relief. The House must next pass the measure as lawmakers race the clock to avert a shutdown at the end of the week. The
Continue Reading NASA and Russia weigh options for astronaut return after spacecraft leak
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Officials at NASA and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, are working to decide how to bring home several people at the International Space Station after a Russian Soyuz spacecraft sprang a leak last week. None of the seven people currently on board the ISS — including three Roscosmos cosmonauts, three NASA astronauts
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill to avert shutdown
CNN By Ali Zaslav, Ted Barrett and Clare Foran, CNN The Senate voted Thursday to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government spending bill that will fund critical government operations across federal agencies and provide emergency aid for Ukraine and natural disaster relief. The House must next pass the measure as lawmakers race the clock to
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Titans’ Tannehill out vs. Texans, rookie QB Willis to start
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday against the Houston Texans with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill ruled out with an injured right ankle. Titans coach Mike Vrabel refused to discuss Tannehill’s future beyond this game. “Just out this week,”
Continue Reading Titans’ Tannehill out vs. Texans, rookie QB Willis to start
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday against the Houston Texans with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill ruled out with an injured right ankle. Titans coach Mike Vrabel refused to discuss Tannehill’s future beyond this game. “Just out this week,”
Continue Reading Williams scores 32 as Northern Illinois defeats Indiana St.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 67-57 on Thursday led by Keshawn Williams’ 32 points. The Huskies improved to 4-9 with the victory and the Sycamores fell to 9-4.
Continue Reading LIU wins 95-58 against SUNY-Purchase
NEW YORK — Led by Jacob Johnson’s 22 points, the Long Island Sharks defeated the SUNY-Purchase Panthers 95-58 on Thursday. The Sharks improved to 2-10 with the win.
Continue Reading Jurors deciding whether Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors began deliberations Thursday at the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is charged with shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for just over three hours after hearing the last part
Continue Reading Italy rugby investigates racist gift, club suspends a player
DUBLIN (AP) — Italy’s rugby federation has opened an investigation after a Black player at Benetton Treviso was given a rotten banana as a holiday gift. Benetton says it also suspended a player for the duration of the probe as a “precautionary” measure. The actions come a day after Cherif Traore aired his frustrations on
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Aggies depart for Detroit for just their 5th bowl game in program history
EL PASO, Texas — The Aggies are officially bound (literally) for their 5th bowl game after flying out of El Paso en route to Detroit, early Thursday morning. NMSU (6-6, 2 wins coming against FCS schools) will play Bowling Green (6-6) at the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field on Monday, Dec. 26th at 12:30
Continue Reading Falcons will try again for first road victory over Ravens
By The Associated Press The Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens haven’t met all that often, and the Falcons have never beaten the Ravens on the road. Atlanta also never beat the Colts in Baltimore when that franchise played there. The Ravens host the Falcons on Saturday. Both teams are struggling to pass the ball and
Continue Reading Moore, Fordham defeat VMI 80-77 in OT
NEW YORK — Khalid Moore scored 20 points, including seven in the overtime, as the Fordham Rams took down the VMI Keydets 80-77 on Thursday. The Rams moved to 12-1 with the win and the Keydets fell to 5-8.
Continue Reading Michigan’s Oluwatimi endured a heavy heart in standout year
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Standout Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi had a season that was even better than his dreams. The graduate transfer from Virginia wasn’t surprised the Wolverines had a successful season, which earned them a matchup with TCU in the Fiesta Bowl in a New Year’s Eve
Continue Reading Bryant secures 69-59 win over Towson
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Led by Sherif Kenney’s 16 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Towson Tigers 69-59 on Thursday. The Bulldogs are now 9-4 on the season, while the Tigers moved to 8-5.
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Delivery driver charged with the murder of a 7-year-old in Texas faces 3 unrelated sexual assault charges dating back to 2013
By Rebekah Riess and Emma Tucker, CNN The new sexual assault charges filed against the delivery driver suspected of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas earlier this month date back to three separate incidents in 2013, charging documents show. An investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department determined Tanner Lynn Horner allegedly sexually
Continue Reading White Sox acquire reliever Santos from San Francisco
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have acquired reliever Gregory Santos from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Kade McClure. Santos has made five appearances over the past two years for San Francisco. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 4.63 ERA over 35 appearances between Triple-A Sacramento and the Arizona Complex League Giants
Continue Reading AP source: Cubs, C Tucker Barnhart agree to $6.5M contract
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their defense again, agreeing to a contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical. Barnhart’s deal includes a $3.25
Continue Reading Dubar scores 23, Hofstra knocks off SUNY-Old Westbury 96-48
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Led by Darlinstone Dubar’s 23 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the SUNY-Old Westbury Panthers 96-48 on Thursday. The Pride are now 7-6 on the season
Continue Reading Michigan’s Oluwatimi endured a heavy heart in standout year
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Standout Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi had a season that was even better than his dreams. The graduate transfer from Virginia wasn’t surprised the Wolverines had a successful season, which earned them a matchup with TCU in the Fiesta Bowl in a New Year’s Eve
Continue Reading Bengals looking for 7th straight win as they face Pats
By The Associated Press The Cincinnati Bengals will look to extend their winning streak to seven when they visit the New England Patriots. New England has lost three of its past four games and enters the week eighth in the AFC. The Patriots have won three straight meetings with the Bengals and eight of the
Continue Reading Bears CB Johnson questionable for Bills game with injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is questionable for Saturday’s game against the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills because of a ring finger injury. Johnson was limited in practice on Thursday after being a full participant the previous day. Assuming he plays, Johnson has another tough assignment facing Stefon Diggs after going
Continue Reading Sacred Heart defeats Holy Cross 66-62
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Led by Nico Galette’s 12 points, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 66-62 on Thursday. The Pioneers are now 6-8 on the season, while the Crusaders dropped to 3-10.
Continue Reading Three-time Olympic champion Lyu tests positive for doping
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Three-time Olympic weightlifting champion Lyu Xiaojun of China has tested positive in a doping case. The International Testing Agency says Lyu tested positive for the endurance boosting hormone EPO on Oct. 30 while he was training. The substance which helps produce more red blood cells is banned in sports. The Chinese
Continue Reading French federation plans contract talks with coach Deschamps
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps will meet with French soccer federation president Noël Le Graët next week to discuss a new contract. Deschamps has been in charge for 10 years. He has led Les Bleus to three major finals and won the 2018 World Cup. France lost a thrilling World Cup final to
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Sun Bowl officials encourage fans to attend game despite migrant crisis in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Just one day after the Sun Bowl Association announced the cancellation of this year’s Fan Fiesta, officials told ABC-7 they are still working hard. The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl announced Wednesday the Fan Fiesta has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Dec. 29 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Continue Reading 65% of Antarctica’s plants and animals could disappear, scientists say. Its iconic penguins are most at risk
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN It was only a matter of time before human-caused climate change and pollution reached even the most isolated continent on the planet. As global temperature rises, Antarctica’s pristine landscape is already changing, and new research shows most of the region’s plant and animal species — including its iconic penguins — are
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